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BillM256
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4 years ago
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bdf designs and connections between multiple bdfs

Hello, Issue: I want to design a fairly complex FPGA device using mostly .bdf schematics. Each schematic will be essentially a page in the overall multi-page system design and its documentation. Fo...
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    sstrell
    4 years ago

    No, PD is a system design tool, where you add components (off-the-shelf IP or your own custom IP) and connect their interfaces together.

    A PD system can be the top-level in a Quartus project or it can be instantiated lower down in the project hierarchy.

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BillM256
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4 years ago

Hi sstrell,

This is the second time you’ve gotten me unstuck, and I very much appreciate your help.

One question about your reply: You refer to a “top-level schematic”. Is this done with Platform Designer, or is there another method?

Again, many thanks!

My best,

Bill

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sstrell
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4 years ago

No, PD is a system design tool, where you add components (off-the-shelf IP or your own custom IP) and connect their interfaces together.

A PD system can be the top-level in a Quartus project or it can be instantiated lower down in the project hierarchy.